Following the major expansion, the Ultra Low Emission Zone now definitively covers all London boroughs. This vast boundary means that driving to certain airports will automatically trigger the £12.50 daily charge for non-compliant vehicles, enforced by an expanded network of ANPR cameras. (View the official Ultra Low Emission Zone map)
Which UK Airports Are Inside the ULEZ Zone?
- Heathrow Airport (LHR): YES – All terminals (2, 3, 4, 5) and drop-off zones are deep inside the boundary.
- London City Airport (LCY): YES – Located in East London, strictly inside the zone.
- Gatwick Airport (LGW): NO – Located in West Sussex, safely outside the zone.
- Luton Airport (LTN): NO – Located in Bedfordshire, safely outside the zone.
Flying from Luton? Luton is outside the ULEZ. Make your trip even easier with our Premium Meet & Greet service at LTN.
How to Avoid ULEZ When Parking at Heathrow
There are no “exemption routes” to access the official short-stay car parks or drop-off lanes at Heathrow. To avoid the £12.50 entry and exit fees, use an off-airport Park & Ride service. AirPark Pro operates a secure compound located just outside the ULEZ map boundary. You exit the M25 before hitting the cameras, park securely, and take our free shuttle straight to the terminal, about 15 minutes to T5 and about 20 minutes to T2 and T3, subject to traffic.
If your vehicle isn’t ULEZ-compliant, leave it at Air Park Pro Park & Ride, where the compound is outside the ULEZ, then take the shuttle: about 15 minutes to T5 and about 20 minutes to T2 and T3, subject to traffic. Park & Ride is not available for T4.
Prefer a hand-over at the terminal? Book Air Park Pro Meet & Greet at Heathrow with insured drivers. At T2, T3 and T5 you meet your driver at the terminal meeting point. At T4 the hand-over is at the Long Stay car park, with a free shuttle. All Heathrow terminals are inside the ULEZ, so the £12.50 daily charge applies if your vehicle isn’t ULEZ-compliant. The customer pays it, and Air Park Pro does not cover it.